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Schleusner Chiropractic Center
Holistic Wellness Solutions
Bio-Terrain Testing

The Intregraofio-Terrain System is a state-of-the-art testing system which provides
an objective analysis of an individual's nutritional and biochemical status in several
key areas.  With this system,
nutritional supplements and dietary
recommendations can be objectively targeted for faster and more effective
results,
saving both time and expense.  The progress of an individual can also be
accurately tracked to monitor the success of the treatment and help direct the
course of action to full health.

This unique approach is being used successfully by medical doctors,
acupuncturists, chiropractors, and other primary health care providers who realize
the benefits of accurate nutritional targeting for the patients.  This unique testing
system provides a reliable picture of the nutritional and biological terrain of the
body.  They can be easily performed in the office. In certain cases, the service of a
lab may be required.  Each test provides a piece of the puzzle, which viewed
collectively, presents important clues about the underlying nutritional causes
blocking health and vitality.  The tests include:

Free Radical Test
The OxiData Urine Test is 50 times more sensitive than blood serum free radical
tests and less expensive to perform.  Free radical damage can lead to cell
degeneration, initiating a host of diseases such as:  fatigue, allergies, arthritis,
elevated cholesterol, and degenerative heart disease.  This accurate urine test
indicates the actual degree of damage to the cells caused by free radical activity.  
Results are known within minutes using a colorometric chart.

Zinc Taste Test
Zinc is without a doubt the most deficient mineral in the American diet.  It is an
important mineral for enzyme production and essential co-factor of the immune and
the reproductive systems.  Over 90% of patients show signs of zinc insufficiency.  
This simple, yet reliable zinc test will instantly indicate your zinc status.  A zinc
deficiency will result in a solution apparently with little or no taste.

Adrenal Stress Test
This is a specialized urine test that measures the amount of chloride displaced into
the urine.  Excess chloride in the urine is a reliable measurement of adrenal stress
or adrenal fatigue.  Adrenal stress is now a major health challenge and results from
our fast-paced lifestyles.

Malabsorption Test
This urine test allows your physician to screen you for the presence of harmful
anaerobic bacteria and bowel dysbiosis.  Dysbiosis is a toxic condition caused by a
decline in the population of beneficial digestive bacteria.  This can lead to
malabsorption, digestive disturbances, allergies, and inflammatory symptoms.

Calcium Test
Calcium is an essential mineral for many cellular functions, as well as for healthy
bone development.  This test looks at the levels of calcium in the urine and its
significance.  Moreover, this test can also be a possible indicator for parathyroid
problems.

Chemstrip Urine Test
This is a quick, in-office dipstick test that measures 10 separate urine categories.  
This test is used to screen for nutritional imbalances that can contribute to serious
health problems including tissue degeneration, liver and kidney disorders and
chronic disease.  In addition to these tests, the color, clarity, and odor of the urine
can give us important insights about our internal biochemistry.

Vitamin C Test
Vitamin C is crucial to the health of the immune system, vascular system, and
connective tissue, and is a powerful anti-oxidant.  Recent research has also placed
vitamin C in the category of an anti-cancer nutrient.  This quick urine test will
accurately determine your vitamin C status.

Saliva pH Test
The Saliva pH Test helps your physician to detect deep levels of physical and
mental stress.  When highly stressed, the body becomes acidic, which in turn
displaces valuable alkaline minerals.  Thus, this is an excellent screening for mineral
deficiency and overall stress of the body.

Blood Type Test
Most people simply do no know their blood type and most doctors do no routinely
test for it!  This is an extremely important test for developing the diet that is
genetically ideal for you.  This test can be performed in less than 10 minutes.

What is Biological Terrain?
The origins of "biological terrain" can be traced to the work of French professor
Louis Claude Vincent.  By looking at the parameters of pH (Acidity vs. Alkalinity),
free radical activity (Oxidation), and the mineral status in the body he was able to
give important insight into the health of the human "soil" (body fluids).  Just as a
farmer needs healthy soil to grow crops. we need a balance in our own soil to
achieve optimal health and function.

In Chinese medicine there is a theory called "the root vs. the branch."  If one treats
the root they will always affect the leaves and the branch.  Biological terrain
addresses the soil in which the root rests.  If the soil is good and healthy, the root
will draw the right nutrients and become balanced.  In the same manner, if our
body's soil is healthy and balanced, we will be free and better prepared to deal with
the effects of chronic imbalances.
       Dr. Julie Schleusner